Holding steady.
Popularity of Jemell since 1973
Babies named Jemell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jemell is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973. It reached its peak usage in 1980, when it was given to a small number of newborn boys, and has since maintained a stable but low level of use. Over the decades, Jemell has never broken into the national top 1000 rankings, remaining an uncommon choice. Its trajectory suggests it continues to be used occasionally but without significant growth. The name is most often considered a creative variation of more established names like Jamal or a blend of James and Melvin, fitting a pattern of inventive respellings popular in the late 20th century.
Jemell first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, during a period when creative respellings and invented names became popular. It may be a modern coinage influenced by the Arabic name Jamal (meaning 'beauty') or a combination of elements from names like James and Melvin. The name saw its peak usage in 1980 and has remained in occasional use since, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jemell
Names that share Jemell's style, for a brother or sister.
